--- title: "Purchase of 50 zero emission 100% electric vehicle wheelchair accessible taxis" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02948d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02948d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02948d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02948d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-19" --- # Purchase of 50 zero emission 100% electric vehicle wheelchair accessible taxis Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02948d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02948d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02948d.json) ## Summary The Cardiff Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of 50 zero-emission, 100% electric vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region. This initiative, classified under the goods industry category of electric vehicles, is part of a pilot scheme aimed at increasing the uptake of electric taxis in Wales. The procurement method employed was limited, based on an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £2,325,000, was signed on 19th February 2021, highlighting the urgency of meeting the Welsh Government's target to decarbonise taxi vehicles by 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of electric vehicles, especially those capable of providing compliant taxi models for trial periods. Companies that specialise in zero-emission vehicles and have the capacity for mass production of wheelchair-accessible designs are particularly suited to compete. The 30-day trial period allows taxi drivers to evaluate the vehicles, potentially leading to longer-term contracts if successful, thus opening avenues for sustained business growth in the expanding market of eco-friendly transportation solutions. ## Notice The purchase of 50 zero Emission 100% electric Vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). These vehicles will be made available to the taxi industry to use on a 'try before you buy' basis, for a period of 30 days. This pilot is for a 3 year trial and will be aimed at increasing the uptake of 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) taxis in Wales. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purchase of 50 zero Emission 100% electric Vehicle wheelchair-accessible taxis for the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR). These vehicles will be made available to the taxi industry to use on a 'try before you buy' basis, for a period of 30 days. This pilot is for a 3 year trial and will be aimed at increasing the uptake of 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) taxis in Wales. ### Procurement Information Welsh Government has set a target of de-carbonising Wales' taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) by 2028.In order to meet this target the purchase of 50 100% electric ZEV taxis, using WG funding, is required for Cardiff Capital Region to initiate a 'Try Before You Buy' pilot scheme for taxi drivers to use the vehicles for a 30 day trial period. The specification for the vehicles has been directed by WG with the aim of being London compliant; 100% electric with side access for safety.The Nissan Dynamo is the only 100% electric, London compliant, side access vehicle currently on the market that meets the WG specification and comes closest to the licensing of vehicles requirements within each of the LAs. The LAs may need to amend their individual licensing requirements to cater for the all of the specifications, but the amendments are very minor and LAs have indicated that the changes would be acceptable.In order to be confident that Nissan Dynamo Taxis is the only acceptable supplier that can meet all three requirements, confirmation has been received by WG, Cenex, and Energy Trust (on behalf of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership). OLEV (via DfT funding) can also confirm that they will only fund the Nissan Dynamo or the LEVC (which has a range extender and therefore not 100% electric and does not meet the WG criteria due to CO2 emissions still evident). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003365-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,325,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 4UW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Butetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DYNAMO MOTOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 19 Feb 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003365-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=108377 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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